Specs
Research 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
2WD Reg Cab 144.5" WB 60" CA
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Brake Type |
Pwr |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
15.35 x 1.54 |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
15.35 x 1.54 |
Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
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Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
22.6 |
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
750 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
220 |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
160 |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
160 |
Maximum Alternator Watts |
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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
136 |
Engine
Engine Order Code |
ETJ |
Displacement |
6.7L/408 |
Fuel System |
CR |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
305 @ 3000 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
610 @ 1600 |
Engine Oil Cooler |
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Engine Type |
Diesel I6 |
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) |
235.1 |
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) |
7.2 |
Ground Clearance, Front (in) |
10.3 |
Frame Width, Rear (in) |
34 |
Ground to Top of Frame (in) |
33.5 |
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) |
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Cab to End of Frame (in) |
112.1 |
Cab to Axle (in) |
60.0 |
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) |
122.9 |
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) |
0 |
Overhang, Front (in) |
38.7 |
Height, Overall (in) |
80.4 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
79.6 |
Wheelbase (in) |
144.5 |
Frame
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
22 |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
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Fuel Tank Location |
Midship |
Fuel Tank Location |
Inboard Frame Rails |
Aux Fuel Tank Location |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
52 |
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Front Head Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Front Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Passenger Capacity |
3 |
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
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Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center |
- TBD - |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
40.1 |
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock |
- TBD - |
Steering Type |
Pwr |
Summary
Vehicle Name |
Dodge Ram 5500 |
Body Code |
144.5" WB |
Body Style |
Reg Cab |
Suspension
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) |
7000 |
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
4.44 |
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
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Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
- TBD - |
Suspension Type - Front |
- TBD - |
Suspension Type - Rear |
- TBD - |
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Axle Type - Front |
- TBD - |
Axle Type - Rear |
- TBD - |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
- TBD - |
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
12000 |
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
4.88 |
Tires
Spare Tire Size |
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Front Tire Order Code |
TUE |
Front Tire Order Code |
TUC |
Rear Tire Order Code |
TUE |
Rear Tire Order Code |
TUC |
Spare Tire Order Code |
TBB |
Spare Tire Order Code |
TBF |
Front Tire Size |
225/70R19.5F |
Rear Tire Size |
225/70R19.5F |
Spare Tire Size |
70R19.5F |
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
3640 |
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) |
3640 |
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
3640 |
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
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Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front |
641 |
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear |
641 |
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
641 |
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
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Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
500 |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
18350 |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
18450 |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
5000 |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
1835 |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
1845 |
Transmission
Trans PTO Access |
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Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.98 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.34 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.28 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.96 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
5.94 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.74 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
Trans Type |
6 |
Trans Order Code |
DEG |
Trans Order Code |
DG3 |
Transfer Case Power Take Off |
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Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low |
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Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High |
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Transfer Case Model |
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Trans Power Take Off |
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Clutch Size (in) |
12.5 |
Clutch Size (in) |
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Reverse Ratio (:1) |
5.42 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
5.42 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.74 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.63 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.77 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.30 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) |
18750 |
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) |
3026 |
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) |
7000 |
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) |
13500 |
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
4431 |
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
4375 |
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
26000 |
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) |
3019 |
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
19.5 x 6 |
Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
Spare Wheel Material |
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Spare Wheel Size (in) |
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Spare Wheel Size (in) |
19.5 x 6 |
Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
19.5 x 6 |